PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In PRINCE2, what is the difference between a Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and a Project Sponsor?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume 'Project Sponsor' is a formal PRINCE2 role, but PRINCE2 strictly defines the SRO as the business owner, and the exam tests whether you know that 'sponsor' is not an official PRINCE2 term.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The SRO is accountable for the Business Case; the sponsor is not defined in PRINCE2
In PRINCE2, the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) is the single person accountable for the Business Case and ensuring the project delivers the expected benefits. The term 'Project Sponsor' is not a defined role in PRINCE2; it is a common industry term that may be used interchangeably with the SRO or other roles, but PRINCE2's official role structure uses the SRO as the key business representative on the Project Board.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The SRO is accountable for the Business Case; the sponsor is not defined in PRINCE2
Why this is correct
Correct. SRO is a PRINCE2 role; sponsor is not.
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The sponsor is a member of the Project Board; the SRO is not
Why it's wrong here
Both are on the Project Board if sponsor is used as a synonym, but SRO is the correct term.
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The SRO is appointed after the project; the sponsor is appointed before
Why it's wrong here
Both are appointed before the project.
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They are different names for the same role
Why it's wrong here
PRINCE2 defines SRO; sponsor is not a PRINCE2 term.
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